Ramdev offers to sell petrol at Rs 35

When petrol prices near the Rs 90 mark, Baba Ramdev, yoga guru and founder of Patanjali Ayurved, has said he could sell petrol and diesel at Rs 35 – 40 a litre if the government allows. “If the government lets me, and gives some relief in tax, I can give petrol, diesel to India at Rs 35-40 per litre. Fuel needs to be brought under GST and not the 28 per cent rate,” Ramdev said at NDTV’s youth conclave today.

“Many laud the policies of the Modi government, but some need correction now. The price rise is a big issue and Modi ji will have to take corrective measures soon,” he said. Known to be a BJP supporter, Ramdev has now distanced himself from politics. When asked if he would campaign for the BJP in the next Lok Sabha elections, he said, “Why would I? I will not campaign for them. I have withdrawn politically. I am with all the parties and I am independent.” Ramdev said he was a centrist and was neither a rightist nor a leftist. No one should needle him as he had adopted “maun yoga” (silence) on many crucial issues, he added.